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Entries in Homeowners Insurance

If you’re buying renters insurance for the first time, here’s good news: Protecting your belongings generally costs less than protecting other assets like your car. Plus, there are ways to lower the price of your renters policy even more.

Always wondered what is and isn't covered by renters insurance? Check out these five real-life scenarios to get an idea. Keep in mind that renters insurance works like your car insurance: you decide how much coverage to buy and then pay a certain amount out of pocket (i.e., your deductible) each time you use it.

As you know, spring is a great time to take care of those familiar household to-dos—like cleaning windows and checking smoke detectors. This not only helps promote safety, it can also help cut costs by making your home more efficient. Here’s a reminder of some of the things you should do around your home on a regular basis:

The best way to protect your home is to insure it properly.

One of the largest investments you'll most likely ever make is your home, and naturally, you'll want to insure it adequately. But how do you determine the right amount of homeowners insurance coverage to have?